Analysis of Biology Teacher’s Understanding in Lebak Regency Towards Environmental Literacy Based on Teaching Experience

Abstract

This research was conducted to find out about understanding of biology teachers in Lebak Regency towards environmental literacy based on teaching experience. This research are using survey method with descriptive analysis. This research was conducted from May to September with research subject were 40 teachers of Public Senior High School/Islamic Senior High School (SMAN/MAN) in Lebak Regency. Data were obtained using test technique. The test consists of multiple choice questions along with reason in total 20 questions related to the understanding of environmental literacy. The results of the research indicate that: (1) biology teachers in Lebak Regency have high understanding about environmental literacy with the average score of 62. (2) There is a difference of understanding among teachers towards environmental literacy based on teaching experience. Teachers on 21 years above have lower score compared to the teachers with tenure of 1 until 10 years and 11 until